It seems like just yesterday that we came back from the 2023 Grand World Voyage. That was mid- May, and the days of summer have flown by faster than we could have imagined. It is our busiest time of year with the cleaning up of the winter's weeds, and fixing things. The biggest job we had was taking down several old pine trees that decided to die after 40 plus years. We got halfway through the job, but have several stacks of split firewood for many winters to come. The rest can wait until we get back. And besides, the weather should be a lot cooler in November than it was working in the hottest part of the summer.
So, we are heading to Alaska on the Volendam beginning tomorrow. We booked three back-to-back 7 day cruises, followed by the 56 day Tales of the South Pacific. Packing for this combination has been challenging. Alaska will be chilly and wet, which is most welcomed after such a hot July and August we experience here. Well maybe not the wet part, but cooler no doubt. Then we will head south with a stop in San Francisco, then San Diego where we sail round trip to the South Pacific. It is a voyage we have done often, but never tire of the beauty and exploring. Looking forward to boarding the Volendam after our first cruise on her in 2002. Since it is a sister ship to the Amsterdam, it will be like being back home, but with different decorations.
We tried to squeeze everything in three suitcases, but there was no way, especially with the arctic jackets, sweatshirts, and waterproof boots. Four bags worked out nicely.
It will be an early wake-up call for us at 1:30am with a 3am ride to the SF airport and a 2 hour flight to Vancouver.
Time for another adventure with some long time friends and meeting new people as well.
Stay tuned……
Bill & Mary Ann
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